Tue.Nov 05, 2024

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A Zippy, Unfussy French Classic, the Perroquet, Gets a Fresh Look

PUNCH

The Perroquet, a classic French cocktail combining pastis, mint and water, gets a modern update. Here is the easy, low-proof recipe.

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We Asked 7 Wine Pros: What’s the Best Cheap Champagne?

VinePair

When you have a glass of Champagne in your hand, there’s not much that can ruin the moment. All that matters is that you’re drinking perhaps the biggest producer of vibes the wine world has to offer. It’s a mood built on reputation: If you’re celebrating a joyful occasion, there’s more than a decent chance that a Champagne toast is involved. Those good vibes, though, can end up costing a pretty penny if your bubbles come from a prestigious house in the French region.

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Boulder Spirits To Open A New Downtown Retail Space

The Whiskey Wash

Boulder Spirits , the Colorado-based producer of American single malts and bourbon whiskeys, has announced the opening of a new retail store in Boulder. The store will open in the historic Pearl Street Mall on November 30th, 2024, which also happens to be Small Business Saturday. The retail space will showcase Boulder Spirits’ offerings including whiskeys, gins, vodka, liqueurs, and bitters, giving those in the city easy access to the award-winning spirits.

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The 9 Best Alternatives to Meiomi Pinot Noir

VinePair

When it comes to entry-level California Pinot Noir, Meiomi dominates the market. The label was originally founded in 2006 by the Wagner family (of Caymus and Belle Glos fame) and sold to beverage giant Constellation Brands in 2015 to the tune of $315 million. Though the wide-reaching brand makes a range of varieties, it’s most well-known for its fruit-forward Pinot Noir.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Tilaknagar Industries becomes debt free in Q2

Spiritz

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd (TIL) marked a significant milestone by becoming net debt-free in Q2 FY2024-2025, achieving this goal nearly six months ahead of schedule. In the second quarter of the current financial year, TIL reported a profit after tax (PAT) excluding exceptional items of Rs 58.2 crore, marking an 82.4 percent increase over the Rs 31.9 crore PAT reported in the same quarter last year.

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Beer Collectors Can’t Get Enough of Costco’s $10 Imperial Stout

VinePair

It used to be that once a week there was an exciting one-off beer release that had fans rushing to breweries and stores — and then rushing to social media to post their scores. Dark Lord. Hunahpu’s. The yearly Bourbon County stout madness. Any number of weekly haze releases from breweries like Other Half and Tree House. But then came the pandemic, the rise of seltzer-loving Zoomers, and what seemed to be the end of anyone giving a damn about rare beer releases.

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Review: Whiskeys of Shelter Distilling, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

If you’re out exploring or skiing in the Eastern Sierras and need a spot to quench your thirst, Shelter Distilling will have you covered. This craft distillery located in The Village at Mammoth in the shadow of Mammoth Mountain has been cranking out everything from agave-based spirits to beer and canned cocktails for years with a focus on innovation and unique ingredients.

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Tasting the Wines and Spirits of France

Spiritz

Business France India, under the tutelage of the Embassy of France in India, will welcome a French delegation of 17 wine and spirits producers for the 8th edition of the Tastin’ France event in India. These producers will showcase their products on 6 th November at the Embassy of France in Delhi, followed by a tasting in Mumbai at ProWine, on November 8th and 9th.

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Louis XIII Pops Up At Las Vegas Grand Prix As Verstappen Hopes To Claim Another World Title

The Whiskey Wash

Louis XIII Cognac is coming to Las Vegas for race weekend as the 2024 Formula One World Championship continues. In partnership with Wynn Las Vegas , a premier hotel and casino near the Strip, Louis XIII is popping up with an exclusive retail experience catering to attendees at “the city’s most thrilling event of the year.” This year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix will be integral to this year’s F1 World Championship, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen leading Lando Norris by 62 points with just three races

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Book Review: Scotch: The Balmoral Guide to Scottish Whisky

Drinkhacker

The bar Scotch (they write it in all caps but we follow AP capitalization guidelines here) at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh opened in 2013 and has gradually built a reputation as a watering hole constructed with some of the finest drams in all of Scotland (all caps, to be sure). As these things go, it makes perfect sense to expand and build on that notoriety with a comprehensive guide to Scotch (the drink).

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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The Glenlivet 55 Year Old Makes $54,630 for Charity

The Whiskey Wash

The Glenlivet 55 Year Old 200th Anniversary Edition 1 of 1 has been sold in a charity auction this month, raising money for National Trust Scotland as the first sale in a partnership between Sotheby’s and Chivas Brothers. Photo: The Glenlivet The Glenlivet 55 Year Old 200th Anniversary Edition 1 of 1 has been sold for $XX at Sotheby’s, with all proceeds going to The National Trust For Scotland.

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Chandon Vintage 2015 from Chandon India

Spiritz

Chandon India, part of the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) Group, has introduced a limited edition Chandon Vintage 2015 to celebrate a decade of redefining luxury sparkling wine in the country. This exclusive blend, aged to perfection, offers vibrant floral and peach notes, balanced by zesty freshness and subtle toasty hints. Ipsita Das, Managing Director of Moet Hennessy India said, “Chandon’s journey in India is a showcase of our passion towards the Indian market, by bringi

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The VinePair Podcast: Global Cocktail Culture Is Stuck

VinePair

Last month, 50 Best unleashed the latest edition of its annual World’s 50 Best Bars list. Once again, the list is dominated by speakeasies serving up highly stylized drinks seemingly built for Instagrammability. On top of that, only five of the list-makers are in the United States — where cocktails and speakeasies were invented — and not one of those bars ranked in the top 10.

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Delhi to open premium liquor outlets in malls

Spiritz

The Delhi government is set to enhance consumer experience by opening more premium liquor stores in malls to allow direct customer access to alcobev brands without counters. Four government run corporations DSIIDC, DTTDC, DCCWS, and DSCSC have been directed to explore locations and establish these stores. Delhi government’s decision to open premium liquor shops follows an earlier attempt in 2021-22 under the now scrapped excise policy that introduced spacious premium shops, later shut down

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How to Calculate Restaurant Labour Cost, and Efficiently Manage It

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a restaurant is like conducting an orchestra. Every single piece of your business needs to be perfectly in tune to ensure your venture has long-term profitability.

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Rodrigo Roy

Cheers

This Scotch cocktail from Tasca restaurant in New York has a touch of Spain from sherry and vermouth. Print Rodrigo Roy Course Drinks Keyword chocolate bitters, red vermouth, Scotch, sherry, walnut bitters Servings 0 Ingredients 2 oz. The Glendronach Original 12 Year Scotch ½ oz. Valdespino Quina sherry ½ oz. Becquer Vermouth de Garnacha 1 dash Chocolate bitters 1 dash Walnut bitters Instructions Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice.

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Flow Beverage secures multi-million loan to fund brand growth 

Just Drinks

Flow Beverage, a Canada-based health and wellness beverage manufacturer, has secured a C$4.1m ($2.95m) term loan from RI Flow.

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The Macallan Launches ‘Permanent Dining Concept’ With El Celler de Can Roca

The Whiskey Wash

Speyside single malt whisky brand, The Macallan , is continuing its 200th anniversary celebrations with the launch of a new “permanent dining concept”, TimeSpirit, in partnership with longtime collaborator El Celler de Can Roca. Now open to diners, TimeSpirit will offer a nine-course tasting menu that represents a culinary exploration of The Macallan and its collaboration with El Celler de Can Roca, a three-time Michelin Star -awarded restaurant in Spain.

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Godiva Chocolate Martini

Mix That Drink

The Godiva Chocolate Martini blends Godiva chocolate liqueur with creme de cacao, amps it up with a touch of vodka and smooths it all out with some half-and-half.

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How to Elevate Your Home Bar with DIY Improvements

Advanced Mixology

It’s possible to transform your home bar into a personal haven without breaking the bank. All you need is a few simple upgrades to turn any ordinary space into something special. If this sounds good, stick around to discover easy and budget-friendly ways to elevate every detail of your drinking setup. Adding a Fresh Coat of Paint First up, why not revitalize your home bar by giving it a new coat of paint?

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WHITLEY NEILL GIN IS THE UK’S MOST LOVED GIN BRAND FOR A FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW*

Bar Magazine

Whitley Neill, the UK’s number one premium gin brand has been voted the UK’s most loved gin brand on Sevanta Brandvue’s recently released survey for 2024. For the fourth year in a row, Whitley Neill reigns supreme ahead of other long established gin brands such as Bombay Sapphire and Gordon’s. Covering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks Sevanta Brandvue measures the feelings and behaviours of 1m consumers towards over 2,500 brands each year.

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ABD reports profit surge in Q2FY25

Spiritz

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has reported a remarkable financial performance in Q2FY25 with its profit after tax (PAT) soaring by 324.8 percent to reach Rs 48 crore, compared to Rs 11.2 crore in Q1FY25, and 319.1 percent higher than Rs 11.3 crore in the same quarter of the last year. ABD's total income in Q2FY25 rose to Rs 2,031 crore, marking a 14.8 percent increase from Rs 1,769 crore in the previous quarter and a 5.3 percent increase from Rs 1,929 crore in Q2FY24.

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UK’s Northern Monk bags capital in crowdfunding

Just Drinks

Almost 2,000 people contributed to the circa £2m ($2.6m) raise. A portion of the cash will boost capacity at its Sydenham Road brewery.

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College Footballl Picks For Nov 9 Week 11 From The Pigskin Prognosticator

PubClub

These Ole Miss hotties help lead the Hottie Toddie cheers. By The The Pigskin Prognosticator, PubClub.com’s College Football Expert There’s a storm brewing in the South and it’s not just Hurricane Rafael. Alabama is at LSU and Georgia is at Ole Miss in games that will and could end the college playoff hopes for the losers. Meanwhile, all is calm on the Midwestern front where Ohio State gets a bye week – in so much as Purdue is a bye week opponent – and Notre Dame faces a bunch

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Coca-Cola set to spread festive magic across Great Britain this Christmas

Bar Magazine

The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour is back, aiming to bring the magic and kindness of Christmas to people nationwide. Supporting FareShare, for every person that visits the Truck Tour, the equivalent of a meal will be donated on their behalf. This festive season, Coca‑Cola will donate the equivalent of up to 1 million meals via FareShare. Publicans can bring Christmas magic to their outlets as well with the return of the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck POS kits available on My.CCEP from 11 th November

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The Best Bargain Bourbons According To Experts

PubClub

Rock music producer Neil Giraldo has a new production, Three Cord Bourbon. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Spirits Editor Buying a good spirit can be daunting. Just to go any store and check out the options; they seem endless. This is especially true with bourbons. In the USA alone, there are 739 whiskey and burbon distilleries as of 2023, according to industry research company IBISWorld.

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Spend the afternoon learning the art of sushi-making and enjoy a guided sake tasting for a unique culinary experience.

Bar Magazine

Are you ready to join UKIYO Handroll Bar in Covent Garden for an exclusive afternoon celebrating the art of sushi and sake? This Thursday [7 Nov] Sakari’s Ambassador will lead guests on a flavorful journey through sake tasting, sharing fun insights about the importance of sake in Japanese culture. Meanwhile, UKIYO’s Head Chef will entertain with a live sushi-making demo, highlighting the quality and origins of each ingredient.

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How to tell a friend they drink too much: Top tips

PubClub

Hanging out with friends often revolves around going to a bar or to a home for drinks. It’s ingrained in cultures right across the world. There’s something about the atmosphere of a pub or with a drink in hand that sees people relax and enjoy their evening. However, we know that alcohol is addictive and that indeed many people do have problems with it across the world.

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Book a dream holiday at the best price during Black Friday

Nightlife City Guide

Black Friday is an unmissable opportunity for those who want to save on their purchases, and the offers don't just concern technological products or clothing. The travel industry also offers special promotions on this day, allowing you to book high-quality holidays at reduced prices. Many sites, such as Voyage Privé , offer luxury packages with exclusive discounts, but to make the most of them it is useful to do some preparation in advance.

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The Rise of Cannabis Clubs

PubClub

As the law on cannabis becomes progressively lenient around the world, the concept of cannabis clubs emerges as a new way for lovers to enjoy a shared and controlled environment. Such clubs provide a legal and regulated space for adults to consume cannabis socially 一 a part of a greater movement toward normalized and responsible cannabis use. On the other hand, countries like Spain and Uruguay pioneered this method and enabled their members to gather on-premises, educate themselves on different

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NO-SHOWS IN HOSPITALITY BACK UP TO RECORD-HIGH

Bar Magazine

New figures from Zonal’s latest GO Technology report, in partnership with CGA by NIQ, reveals that the number of consumers not showing up for their reservations in pubs, bars and restaurants is back to a record high, with 14% of guests not honouring reservations or informing venues in advance that they need to cancel. The survey of more than 5,000 British adults, highlights that whilst more than two thirds (68%) of consumers who make bookings say they turn up for all of them, 18% cancel in advan

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American VS Scottish Single Malt: What Are The Differences?

The Whiskey Wash

The world of single malt whiskey is experiencing a fascinating evolution. While Scotland has long been considered the undisputed master of single malt whisky production, American distillers are crafting their own distinctive interpretations of this noble spirit, including established bourbon producer, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery , which has released its Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey , now making waves in the UK market.

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The Whisky Exchange presents new and exclusive releases for November

Bar Magazine

The Whisky Exchange is launching several new releases this November across Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey, including the Bowmore Sherry Cask Collection and a Redbreast 1997 Cream Sherry Cask exclusive to The Whisky Exchange. Redbreast 1997 25 Year Old Cream Sherry Cask Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 70cl, 57.6%, £520 Bottled exclusively for The Whisky Exchange, this new release from Redbreast was matured in a single cream sherry cask, offering a complex finish.

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Danone partners with Maersk to lower ocean logistics emissions

Just Drinks

Danone has joined forces with shipping and logistics company Maersk to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its ocean freight operations.

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HOSPITALITY EXEMPT FROM OUTDOOR SMOKING BAN – UKHOSPITALITY RESPONSE

Bar Magazine

Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “The rumoured ban on smoking in outdoor areas understandably caused angst amongst hospitality businesses, who were concerned that it would impact trade and undermine their investments in creating outdoor spaces for customers. “While we’re yet to see the detail, this initial confirmation that hospitality won’t be included is positive.